Thank God 2009 is almost over, what with its dismal economic outcome. It goes without saying that we all need things to pick-up in someway in this upcoming year. So New Year’s resolutions, although a fun tradition that usually only lasts for maybe the month of January, are very important and even necessary in 2010.
25 Offbeat New Year’s Resolutions:
- Learn a new language with Rosetta Stone
- Take vitamins every day
- Read every book on Oprah’s List
- Read the newspaper every day
- Join a sports club team
- Do not eat any fast food for a year
- Learn to make your own favorite sushi roll
- Start your own blog
- Run a marathon
- Use public transportation at least once a week
- Cook something new every week
- Take more photos
- Give yourself a homemade manicure
- No TV for a month
- Do 100 sit-ups every day
- Cut out alcohol for at least a month
- Leave the country at least once
- Host at least one holiday party
- Try a different label wine each week
- Volunteer at least once
- Create your own work of art each month
- Make your own coffee for one year
- Clean out your entire house
- Get involved with a local charity
- Create your 2010 plan for success
For the traditionalists…
10 Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions:
- Spend more time with family and friends
- Quit Smoking
- Lose weight
- Get organized
- Get out of debt
- Help others
- Learn something new
- Quit drinking
- Enjoy life more
- Fit in fitness
Since we should all be more eco-friendly, here are few easy ways to start:
- Always use paper instead of plastic bags
- Add a small recycling bag to your kitchen (You’ll be surprised how much it helps you recycle paper)
- Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn ou
- Use a drying rack to dry small loads of laundry and wash clothes in cold water as much as possible
- Don’t drink bottled water, buy a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic
- Ride your bike to work one day a week
